GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
unearthlynot earthly: such as
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
verbalizeto express something in words
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable